Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Silver Threads And Golden Needles” by Dolly Parton.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Honky Tonk Angels (1993)
Honky Tonk Angels is a collaborative album with Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette, released on November 2, 1993, by Columbia Records, and it was certified Gold by the RIAA within months of its release. The record is mostly built around country standards, but also includes original material such as Parton's own "Let Her Fly."
All of Honky Tonk AngelsDolly Parton
Dolly Parton is a singer, songwriter, and actress from Sevierville, Tennessee, born in 1946 and raised in the Great Smoky Mountains. She built her career in country music over decades, eventually selling more than 100 million records worldwide. Beyond straight country, she has worked across folk, bluegrass, and pop, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in American popular music.
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Good to know
What key is "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" in?
"Silver Threads And Golden Needles" by Dolly Parton is in C♯ minor.
What is the tempo of "Silver Threads And Golden Needles"?
"Silver Threads And Golden Needles" plays at around 150 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Silver Threads And Golden Needles"?
The core progression is N, A♭, C♯, F♯, E♭7, and A, built around the C♯ minor tonal center.
What instruments play on "Silver Threads And Golden Needles"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, steel guitar, fiddle, and vocals.
Can I get a piano roll for "Silver Threads And Golden Needles"?
Yes. Songscription turns "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" by Dolly Parton into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.
Is "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 150 BPM in C♯ minor, even the busier sections become manageable when you slow them down.
What album is "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" on?
"Silver Threads And Golden Needles" appears on Honky Tonk Angels (1993).
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It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.
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